Essays about: "geotourism"

Found 3 essays containing the word geotourism.

  1. 1. Developing Edu-Tourism In An Urban Indigenous Community : The Case Of Aldeia Bananal (Brasília – DF – Brazil)

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för turismvetenskap och geografi

    Author : Otávio Augusto Diniz Vieira; [2014]
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    Abstract : This work aims at developing a tourist visit to the Aldeia Bananal, a community located in Brasília, the Brazilian capital. The community is composed of three ethnic indian groups: Kariri-Xokó, Tuxá and Fulni-ô. The reason of the study is to research and develop Indigenous Tourism. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Social Impact Analysis of How Geoparks Contribute to Sustainable Economic Development: A Case Study of Meteorum Geopark in Dalarna, Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Spencer Shander; [2014]
    Keywords : Geoheritage; social impact assessment; empowerment theory; management of the commons; sustainable development;

    Abstract : In this thesis, Meteorum Geopark was researched to understand the social impact and the potential of Geoparks and Geotourism to contribute to sustainable economic development in an OECD nation. Meteorum is located in Dalarna, Sweden and is situated in a region called the Siljan Ring. READ MORE

  4. 3. An evaluation of the Hong Kong Geopark : to what extent does it promote sustainable human development?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Shu Kwan Yeung; [2013]
    Keywords : capability approach; opportunity freedom; process freedom; community participation; geopark; geotourism; sustainability science; Hong Kong; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis evaluates the objective of the Hong Kong Geopark as promoting sustainable socio-economic development with a case study of Sum Mun Tsai Village, a village adjacent to the Geopark. The research focuses on the human development aspect of sustainable development, since the Geopark is not only concerned with promoting economic development, but also with the social dimension of sustainability. READ MORE